Trail & Roadway Inspector — Field Construction & Safety

Alpha Corporation; Damascus (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Corporation in Virginia is seeking a Trails Inspector to provide construction inspection services for the reconstruction of approximately 17 miles of multi-use trail, including grading, surfacing, drainage features, culverts, retaining walls, and trail appurtenances.

You will conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with plans and standards, inspect earthwork, drainage and surface construction, monitor schedules, and prepare detailed reports with photos while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on trails, roadways, or linear infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with earthwork, drainage and surface construction inspection.
• Experience with daily inspection reporting and field documentation.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work in outdoor environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of trail construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect earthwork, grading, trail surfacing, drainage improvements, culverts and retaining structures.
• Monitor construction sequencing and progress against approved schedules.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports and photographic documentation.
• Identify and report safety concerns, non-conforming work, or construction issues promptly.
• Coordinate with project staff, contractors, and government representatives.
• Attend safety meetings and support site coordination efforts.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field documentation

Communication

Outdoor work

Job description

Alpha Corporation in Virginia is seeking a Trails Inspector to provide construction inspection services for the reconstruction of approximately 17 miles of multi-use trail, including grading, surfacing, drainage features, culverts, retaining walls, and trail appurtenances.

You will conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with plans and standards, inspect earthwork, drainage and surface construction, monitor schedules, and prepare detailed reports with photos while coordinating with